June 14, 2026

FRAGRANCE IN ROSES

1 hour 3 minutes

FRAGRANCE IN ROSES

Carolyn Elgar, Master Rosarian

On this episode of the Rose Chat Podcast, host Teresa Byington welcomes Master Rosarian Carolyn Elgar to chat about rose fragrance. Carolyn takes us through the history of fragrant roses, exploring their significance from centuries past to the present day and the science behind the fragrance factor. Carolyn also highlights roses that have earned prestigious fragrance awards, and she and Teresa will share their personal fragrant favorites. Join us as we celebrate one of the most cherished attributes of the rose.

The Rose Chat Podcast

Our 15th Season

MEET THE ROSE CHAT TEAM

🎙 Executive Producer & On-Air Personality

Chris VanCleave – RedneckRosarian.com

Chris—aka The Redneck Rosarian—is the mastermind behind the Rose Chat Podcast. He’s a nationally known rosarian, speaker, and TV personality who believes roses are for everyone, not just folks with fancy garden gloves. Whether he's talking bloom care or thorny troublemakers, Chris brings heart, humor, and a whole lot of rose wisdom to the mic.

🎙 Content Creator & On-Air Personality

Teresa Byington – TheGardenDiary.com

Teresa is a Master Gardener, Consulting Rosarian, and one of the kindest garden cheerleaders you’ll ever meet. She’s been growing roses for decades and still gets excited when one bursts into bloom. With stories, tips, and a dash of garden gossip, she helps make Rose Chat feel like a visit with a good friend, who just happens to be a rose expert.

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